Heart of America Teen Challege
About Us
Luke 10:34, "He went to him and bandaged his wounds, pouring on oil and wine. Then he put the man on his own donkey, brought him to an inn and took care of him."

The Team
Those who serve you at HOATC

Mark Halford
Executive Director
Mark has been with HOATC for over 20 years. He has been involved with Teen Challenge since 1984. He is ordained with the Assembly of God. He is also currently Pastor of First Assembly of God Raytown, Missouri.

Pete Goans
Program Director
Peter started with HOATC in 2006. He serves not only as Program Director, but Peter also is the driver and facilitator of our Teen Challege services.

Joseph & Sherry Johnson
House Supervisors
Sherry and Joseph both came to HOATC in 2001 they found their calling and each other during their beginning
years here. They serve as House Supervisors in the residential center in Lawerance, Kansas.

Jane Groth
Office Administrator
Jane joined HOATC in 2020. Jane takes care of the "behind the scenes" office functions.